2025 at 9:32 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A pair of men are sought for robbing a man of $600 from his vehicle in North Bellmore NY — Two men are sought for a robbery in North Bellmore over the weekend was backing out of parking space at North Shore Farms when he was approached by a two unknown men one man intentionally punched the victim's car claiming the victim just struck him with his vehicle threatening and demanding money from the victim The victim handed over approximately $600 and the men fled the scene westbound on Jerusalem Avenue in a white Maserati Police released surveillance photos of the men 6 feet tall with a black beard and a mustache The other man is approximately 30 years old with brown beard and mustache Detective with anyone with information is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024) – A devastating accident claimed the life of a 71-year-old pedestrian in North Bellmore on Monday Police report that the elderly man was struck by a Jeep while crossing the intersection of Frisch Place and Newbridge Road a crossing known to be particularly busy during peak hours The victim sustained severe head trauma and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital despite the best efforts of medical personnel he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival remained on the scene and is fully cooperating with the investigation which is ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the accident Pedestrian accidents like this underscore the importance of heightened awareness and caution for both drivers and pedestrians Sanborn, NY (August 30, 2024) – A two-vehicle accident in Sanborn has left multiple people injured, prompting a swift... read more New Brunswick, NJ (March 6, 2024) – A fatal traffic collision in New Brunswick took the life of a... read more Monmouth County, NJ (May 15, 2023) –A teenager who was set to graduate from high school tragically lost her... read more Stewartsville, NJ (March 20, 2024) – A serious car accident happened in Stewartsville on the afternoon of March 18.... read more Rochester, NY (August 12, 2024) – A dirt bike rider was hospitalized after a collision with a car at... read more Jersey City, NJ (May 16, 2023) – A hit-and-run crash seriously injured one person in Jersey City on Monday,... read more Old Bridge, NJ (August 16, 2023) – A fatal motorcycle crash happened in Old Bridge on Sunday morning, August... read more Manhattan, NY (October 13, 2023) – A car crash occurred in Manhattan that ended in injuries on the afternoon... read more Burlington Co, NJ (October 11, 2024) – An injury tractor-trailer crash occurred early Friday morning on the NJ Turnpike,... read more Farmingville, NY (February 14, 2023) – A man from Ridge sustained serious injuries when he was involved in a... read more Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified If you identify any false information in the story or want the post removed and we will correct the information or remove the post Disclaimer: As a member of the local community we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state We are extremely saddened by these accidents We hope awareness of these dangers allows our community to take precautions and avoid these accidents This information is not medical or legal advice We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene 2024 at 10:23 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Applications are sought for pre-kindergarten students in North Bellmore NY — The North Bellmore School District is accepting applications for its universal pre-kindergarten program in the 2025-2026 school year A lottery will take place to ensure spots in the program Applications can be found on the district's website and can be picked up at each elementary school building from 10 a.m The district anticipates hosting mostly full-day programs The half-day program is offered two and a half hours per day 2024 at 4:31 pm ETSeveral police officers were positioned near a home in North Bellmore on Tuesday (John Scalesi)An active police presence was seen on a North Bellmore block early Tuesday afternoon NY — There was major police activity on a residential street in North Bellmore other than saying it is an active situation ambulances and other first responders positioned near the home on Bellmore Road and Oakfield Avenue Search autocomplete is currently not responding MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Bay Shore man pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a July 2014 crash in which two of his passengers were seriously wounded in a single-car crash on the Wantagh Sta...Read on... 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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Baldwin man who allegedly struck a home with Molotov cocktails in two November attacks was arraigned on a 21-count grand jury indictment today. Joseph Fer...Read on... Deborah Tangredi used money to pay personal credit card bills, car and home equity loans MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Floral Park woman who stole approximately $467,000 between 2009 and 2014 fr...Read on... Emil Best, a repeat offender, faces up to 25 years in prison MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a Long Beach man was convicted yesterday afternoon for repeatedly sexually abusing an eight-year old chil...Read on... Anthony Trimble was found guilty by Nassau jury in 15 minutes MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a known Bloods gang member was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for possessing a handgun on a Hemps...Read on... Deon Ewers allegedly shot the man within an hour of arriving on a cross-country flight MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictment of Deon Ewers, who is accused of murdering a 34-year old man on Nov...Read on... Edward Korona, Jr., 53, allegedly lied on four occasions to attain County jobs MINEOLA, N.Y. – Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a high-ranking County government official was arraigned today on a 12-count indictment ...Read on... www.heroinprevention.com Travis Eddy was no stranger to the drug game: The 33-year-old mechanic from Long Island had been hooked on heroin off and on for nearly half his life he unwittingly began smoking crack laced with xylazine — the powerful anim.. Outside a building on East 126th Street in East Harlem one of two safe injection sites in New York City known as ‘tranq,’ in his illicit drugs Study reveals widespread use of fentanyl among people who inject drugs in New York City despite overwhelming preference for heroin late on a recent Saturday night a crowd of young party-goers formed a line outside the bathroom as punk music blared in the background A group of activists and grieving family members who've lost loved ones to fentanyl are putting their pain on full display at one of the most iconic landmarks in the country government will pay for a large study measuring whether overdoses can be prevented by so-called safe injection sites places where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived if they take too much Terrance Dougherty allegedly stole escrow funds from 20 individuals and spent the funds at adult entertainment clubs – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced that a Floral Park real.. 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Marlon Rabanales Pretzantzin allegedly punched violently shook and dropped his 2-month-old daughter Donnelly announced that an Inwood man was indicte.. allegedly told an older couple they needed a new roof increasing the construction price more than 5000% in five days and providing them with a fraudulent insurance claim approval for the work Joshua Pena pleaded guilty in January to driving while intoxicated on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and killing 23-year-old Xavier Pena Donnelly announced a Valley Stream man was sentenc.. THE NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT UNIT ACCEPTS CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS ELECTRONICALLY AND BY MAIL A MEMBER OF OUR LEGAL STAFF WILL CONTACT YOU.. OFFICIAL REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONOFFICIAL REQUEST FOR COMPLIANCE Read on... Phone: 516-571-3800 Contact Us leaving the scene of an incident resulting in serious physical injury Mkrtchian was allegedly driving a 2023 Mercedes Benz C300 eastbound on Skidmore Road in North Babylon She drove through an intersection at a high rate of speed and crashed through a telephone pole.The collision caused significant damage to the front driver’s side tire of her vehicle A Good Samaritan witnessed the crash and pulled over to check onMkrtchian As the Good Samaritan stepped out of his car Mkrtchian allegedly backed her caraway from the pole The victim was pinned between Mkrtchian’s vehicle and his own car resulting in the victim’s footbeing severed Mkrtchian then allegedly began to flee in her vehicle until a second Good Samaritanstopped her by throwing a brick through her windshield approximately a block away from thecrash site "This Good Samaritan exemplified the best of our community and instead of receiving gratitudefrom this defendant suffered devastating injuries due to her alleged actions that will forever impact his life," said Tierney Mkrtchian also faced charges of reckless endangerment and reckless driving and faces up to seven years in prison if convicted of the top charge She is being represented by attorney Dennis Lemke 2025 at 12:14 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Anthony Paruolo was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing his wife in October 2022 Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Thursday NY — A North Bellmore man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Thursday after he admitted to stabbing his wife to death in their home in October 2022 while their 8-year-old child was in his bedroom Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Anthony Paruolo, 39, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Dec "This defendant claimed a life and shattered a family when he stabbed his wife to death in the home they shared with their son," Donnelly said in a news release Anthony Paruolo accepted responsibility for his horrific and senseless crime and today’s sentence ensures he is held fully accountable for the pain that he has caused Our thoughts remain with Danielle Paruolo's family and their son as they continue to navigate this unimaginable tragedy." Nassau County Police Department officers responded to a call about a domestic disturbance at the Paruolos' North Bellmore home was looking to separate from her husband and had been taking steps toward a divorce which prosecutors said led to the stabbing Authorities said they found Paruolo dead in a pool of blood with an approximately 13-inch-long chef’s knife in her neck and stab wounds to her head The couple’s son was found unharmed in another bedroom at a relative’s home in Kings Park by the Suffolk County Police Department He was transported to the NCPD Homicide Squad Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A 78-year-old man was scammed and robbed outside a North Bellmore grocery store The robbery happened at North Shore Farms on Jerusalem Avenue around 5:50 p.m Police say the victim was backing his 2001 Toyota Camry out of a parking spot when two men approached One of them punched the car and falsely accused the victim of hitting him making the elderly man fear for his safety The victim handed over $600 in cash before the suspects fled westbound on Jerusalem Avenue in a white Maserati Authorities described the first suspect as a White male last seen wearing a green hooded sweatshirt with white and red stripes The second suspect was also described as a White male a gray hooded sweatshirt with a blue T-shirt over it Anyone with information is urged to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS A Long Island husband and father admitted to stabbing his therapist wife to death after she revealed her plans to leave him Danielle Paruolo (pictured with her son) was stabbed to death inside her North Bellmore home in October 2022 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Nassau County Court on Wednesday Nassau County Police responded to the couple’s North Bellmore residence at around 11:40 p.m after several people called 911 reporting a domestic incident Paruolo lying in a pool of blood with a 13-inch chef’s knife lodged in her neck according to the Nassau County DA’s Office She had suffered numerous stab wounds to her head The couple’s 8-year-old son was found unharmed in another bedroom Paruolo fled to a relative's home in Kings Park where Suffolk County Police homicide detectives arrested him hours later Prosecutors said Paruolo was angered after learning that his wife was planning to divorce him The attack unfolded just hours after she called her sister to tell her of her plans Paruolo was a licensed clinical social worker and certified life coach The SUNY Old Westbury graduate spent more than a decade providing individual and family counseling services on Long Island “This defendant’s brutal murder of his wife destroyed a family and left a young child to grow up without a mother,” said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly “This case serves as a devastating reminder of the tragic toll of domestic violence We will continue to seek justice for Danielle Paruolo and her family and we hope that today’s plea will provide them with some measure of closure.” Paruolo is expected to get 20 years to life in prison when he’s sentenced in January 2025 is adjusting to his new life in the care of relatives The first months after the murder saw the boy enduring nightmares nearly every single night He feared his mother’s murderer would somehow escape jail and kidnap or kill him,” Eletto wrote adding that the boy is now “doing amazing” given what he’s endured “The nightmares have stopped… He is comfortable We have our entire support system to thank for that; our incredible family and friends our crime victim advocates and his amazing therapist!” The GoFundMe campaign established by Bellmore Merrick Braves board of directors had raised more than $97,000 as of Wednesday 2025 at 12:18 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A misplaced tractor trailer was blocking a lane on Monday morning on the Southern State Parkway in Nassau NY — A misplaced tractor trailer caused slowdowns and shutdowns on the Southern State Parkway The truck had blocked a lane westbound at Exit 25S (Newbridge Road) in North Bellmore It took more than a hour to remove the tractor trailer Negotiations with a barricaded man are reportedly underway following an alleged stabbing at a Long Island home Emergency crews were called to a North Bellmore residence located on Bellmore Road south of Jerusalem Road about a stabbing and barricaded suspect at around noon Tuesday One victim was taken to a hospital with stab wounds trying to make contact with the male suspect Photos from the scene showed numerous Nassau County Police cruisers and officers outside the home Bellmore Road and nearby Oakfield Avenue were closed for nearly two hours but have since reopened It was not immediately clear what led up to the incident or how many people were inside the home at the time 2024 at 3:23 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man pleaded guilty to killing his wife in their North Bellmore home NY — A North Bellmore man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fatally stabbing his wife in 2022 Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said Paruolo is expected to be sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on January 30 "This defendant’s brutal murder of his wife destroyed a family and left a young child to grow up without a mother," Donnelly said Nassau County Police Department officers responded to a call about a domestic disturbance at Paruolo's North Bellmore home they found Paruolo deceased in a pool of blood with an approximately 13-inch-long chef’s knife in her neck and stab wounds to her head The couple’s eight-year-old child was found unharmed in another bedroom "This case serves as a devastating reminder of the tragic toll of domestic violence," Donnelly said "We will continue to seek justice for Danielle Paruolo and her family and we hope that today’s plea will provide them with some measure of closure." 2025 at 11:27 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Holocaust survivor from Long Island died at age 113 believed to be the world's oldest Holocaust survivor Girone lived at the Belair Nursing and Rehabiliation Center in North Bellmore A year before Hitler and the Nazis overtook Europe Girone's husband Julius at the time and his father were rounded up and ultimately sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp A few later Julius was released from the camp the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC) said the family would board a ship for Shanghei "Don't get upset over nonsense," Girone told HMTC in 2022 about her amazing longevity A Long Island husband and father will spend decades behind bars after confessing he stabbed his therapist wife to death was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court on Thursday after pleading guilty in the killing of Danielle Paruolo Paruolo was angered after learning that his wife was planning to divorce him Paruolo pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in December 2024, as Daily Voice reported “This defendant claimed a life and shattered a family when he stabbed his wife to death in the home they shared with their son,” said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly Our thoughts remain with Danielle Paruolo’s family and their son as they continue to navigate this unimaginable tragedy.” had raised more than $97,000 as of press time 2024 at 9:15 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The North Bellmore woman tried to flee the scene of the accident in her Mercedes NY — A woman was arrested Tuesday evening after she tried to flee the scene of a car crash that seriously injured a man in North Babylon was driving a 2023 Mercedes Benz C30 when she hit a utility pole and caused it to snap and fall in front of a home on Skidmore Road around 6 p.m. saw the crash while he was sitting in a parked car on the corner of Lloyd Avenue and Skidmore Road so he got out of the car to see if Mkrtchian needed help Police said Mkrtchian then put her car in reverse struck Marone and pinned him against his vehicle Mkrtchian then put her car in drive and attempted to flee the scene Another man witnessed Mkrtchian's attempt to flee the scene and threw a brick at her Mercedes and shattered the windshield Mkrtchian was arrested and charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Serious Physical Injury She is slated to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip at a later date Marone was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 10:46 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A mother and son tested out the new Sensory Nook at the North Bellmore Library (North Bellmore Public Library )NORTH BELLMORE NY —The North Bellmore Public Library is supporting children of all ages with special educational needs and disabilities It has become the state's first public library with an IBCCES-certified autism resource Sensory Nook Pod "We take great pride in the fact that we are the first public library in New York State to offer an adaptable and inclusive space for neurodiverse children," said Jessica Tymecki "The North Bellmore Public Library recognizes there is a growing need for a sanctuary and calming space that affords every child with the opportunity to be their best self." The Nook Pod is a highly inclusive adaptable space that is particularly effective for neurodiverse patrons including those with autism Equipped with comfortable seating for one to four persons the Nook is a quiet sanctuary that boasts a table and bench seats color- changing lights and a fiber-optic carpet wall panel with twinkling light effect "I am thrilled to have helped secure this grant for the library that allowed this unique workspace to be added to serve neurodiverse children," said Legislator Michael Giangregorio (R-Merrick) who has been a long-time advocate for increasing awareness and supporting efforts to help children and families affected by autism Originally designed to create emotionally intelligent workspaces for one-to-one and small group tasks Nook found that adding some enhancements created a space that could greatly improve mood 2024 at 12:32 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A North Bellmore man was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison for a stabbing during a bar crawl in 2023 NY — A North Bellmore man was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison for stabbing a stranger during a 2023 St was convicted by a jury on June 4 of first-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon Carpio was acquitted of second-degree attempted murder and two counts of third-degree attempted assault "Martin Carpio instigated an argument with strangers and targeted his rage at a 21-year-old young man when he twice plunged a three-and-a-half-inch blade into the victim’s chest," Donnelly said "The extensive injuries this defendant so viciously caused nearly cost the young man his life Instead of recognizing the magnitude of what he had done Carpio gloated and reveled in his cruelty after the stabbing." the victim along with several friends attended an event called "LepreCon," a St Patrick’s Day bar crawl on Main Street in Farmingdale The four friends ended their night at The Dominican Restaurant for drinks and food Carpio and a friend entered the restaurant An argument ensued between the girl’s father and Carpio During a scrum with multiple people outside he grabbed the victim’s shirt collar and swung his knife stabbing the young man twice in the upper left rib cage "Today’s lengthy prison sentence holds the defendant accountable for the suffering that he caused this victim and his loved ones," Donnelly said 2024 at 9:35 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A North Merrick man was arrested for exposing himself in front of a girl in North Bellmore NY — A North Merrick man was arrested on Monday afternoon for exposing himself in the CVS parking lot in North Bellmore was seen by a 14-year-old girl exposing himself and touching his genitals in the store's parking lot on Jerusalem Avenue Taylor was located and placed under arrest without incident indecent exposure and endangering the welfare of a child Taylor was released on an appearance ticket Officers request anyone who feels as though they may have been victimized by Taylor to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 9:34 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Two cars collided in North Bellmore and a boy on a bicycle was badly injured in the crash NY — A crash in North Bellmore sent a 12-year-old to a hospital on Thursday afternoon A 2020 Ford Econoline van driven by a 52-year-old man collided with a 2023 Jeep Cherokee heading northbound on Oakfield Avenue by S a 12-year-old boy on a bicycle was struck by one of the vehicles The boy was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition The female driver of the Jeep was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly A North Bellmore man should spend the next 10 years behind bars for stabbing a man three times in the chest during a late-night brawl at a St in June of assault and weapons possession charges for the attack but cleared him of attempted murder and two counts of attempted assault Nassau Supreme Court Justice Robert Schwartz sentenced him to 10 years whose blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit to drive on Main Street in Farmingdale celebrating the "LepreCon" pub crawl with friends several days before the holiday His group then went to a Dominican restaurant for some food where prosecutors say he set his eyes on a 15-year-old girl who was there with her parents and friends Follow the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach killings investigation By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy The Nassau District Attorney’s Office said that the fight started after Carpio grabbed the girl’s arm and made advances on her sparking a larger fight between the two groups When he got back up he punched the 21-year-old victim and then pulled a folding knife with a three-inch blade [expletive]," he told the victim afterward admitted that his client had too much to drink that day but said his client was defending himself and denied that Carpio made advances on the teen "My client never flirted with this girl I think the sentence was heartless," he said "I think the punishment is too much time for the facts of the case." The defense lawyer said the case should have been tried in another county because the victim’s mother works as a court officer in Nassau County Toner added that Schwartz should have recused himself because the court officer occasionally provides security for the judge’s courtroom "The victim’s mother is known to the judge," Toner said "He should have recused himself in this matter I’m not accusing him of doing anything improper but this case should have been removed from Nassau County." Prosecutors said that the defense team never requested a change of venue or a different judge on the case "Today’s lengthy prison sentence holds the defendant accountable for the suffering that he caused this victim and his loved ones," District Attorney Anne Donnelly said after the sentencing Trump's influence on NY's future .. Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months A 71-year-old man crossing Newbridge Road in North Bellmore on Monday was struck by an SUV and later pronounced dead at a hospital a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee heading north on Newbridge struck the man as he crossed "eastbound in the vicinity of Frisch Place," the police said in a news release whose identity was not immediately available suffered "severe head trauma," according to the police Authorities said no other injuries were reported Nassau police said an investigation is ongoing A 12-year-old boy bicycling in North Bellmore was hospitalized in stable condition after being struck as the result of a two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon on Oakfield Avenue Nassau police did not release the identity of the boy but said he was airlifted to Cohen Children's Hospital in Glen Oaks with a broken leg and other undisclosed injuries Police said the collision occurred at the intersection of Oakfield and Barrie avenues It involved a 2020 Ford Econoline van driven by a 52-year-old man who was traveling north on Oakfield Avenue and a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 41-year-old woman The female driver also was taken to a hospital for treatment politics and crime stories in Nassau County but said there was no apparent criminality 2024 at 9:32 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Ronal Ortega-Escalon was arrested and charged with forcibly touching a woman in North Bellmore NY — A North Bellmore man was arrested on Monday night and charged with forcibly touching a woman was scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday He grabbed and touched the 25-year-old victim as she walked on Evelyn Avenue Detectives suggest anyone who feels may have been a victim of a similar incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS This website is using a security 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school districts DiNapoli's monitoring system creates an overall fiscal stress score which drives the classification The scores are based on the evaluation of 674 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30 The higher a district scores on the assessment North Bellmore had a score of 28.3 percent which is up from its score last year of 20 Long Beach was the only other Nassau school district that was listed in distress Both districts were listed as "susceptible to fiscal stress" based on their scores The scores are based on financial information submitted as part of each district's ST-3 financial report filed with the State Education Department as of Dec The announcement does not include scores for the dependent school districts in the "Big Four" cities of Buffalo Information for these districts will be incorporated into the scoring for their respective cities later this year The monitoring system does not score New York City DiNapoli's office recently implemented system enhancements which were developed with direct input from local government and school district officials The changes provide local officials with more helpful easy-to-understand information that can help them address specific challenges facing their communities 2021 at 12:45 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Leyna Malone and James O'Brien are both taking on new roles in the North Bellmore School District (Courtesy North Bellmore School District)NORTH BELLMORE NY — Two administrators in the North Bellmore School District will be taking on new positions for the 2021-22 school year Martin Avenue Elementary School Principal Leyna Malone will move to the district office as the executive director of pupil personnel services and special education Replacing Malone as principal will be James O’Brien the current assistant principal of Saw Mill Road School Malone came to the district in 2015 as Saw Mill Road’s assistant principal before moving on to Martin Avenue a year later When she assumes her new position on July 1 she won’t be moving very far as the district’s central office is located at Martin Avenue she will oversee the special education program as well as the district’s guidance counselor Malone was part of a team that opened new 8-1-2 classes at the school (eight students Her goal is to continue to grow the special education program ensure that all students have access to the same learning opportunity and maintain North Bellmore’s reputation as an inclusive school district “We deliver an incredible special education program here in North Bellmore,” she said “I’m really looking forward to having an impact on education throughout the district.” In her five years as principal of Martin Avenue Malone said she supported teachers with the implementation of Reader’s Workshop and Writer’s Workshop and fostered a sense of community and pride in “our little school with a big heart.” O’Brien is returning to the school where he attended kindergarten He said he looks to continue the legacy of Malone and her predecessors in building a strong school community and fostering a nurturing environment for students “I’m definitely excited to work with the staff the parents and especially the students,” he said “I look forward to building relationships with the entire Martin Avenue School community.” O’Brien is in his 20th year in the district He was hired in 2001 – the same year that Martin Avenue reopened – as a sixth grade teacher at Saw Mill Road after student teaching there he was able to see the school community from a more global view and better understand the synergy that is created to provide students with great learning experiences he will leave with many treasured memories and a fondness for the Saw Mill Road community but is looking forward to the new challenge ahead at Martin Avenue He wants to bring his knowledge as a classroom teacher and his ability to forge relationships to “enrich the vibrant community that is Martin Avenue School.”